Glossary
Air Traffic Control
Flight Information Service (FIS)
Definition
An ATC service that provides information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights, including weather reports, NOTAM information, and traffic advisories.
Related Terms
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)
A continuous broadcast of recorded non-control airport information including weather, active runways, and NOTAMs. Updated hourly and identified by a phonetic alphabet letter.
NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions)
A notice distributed by telecommunication containing information about hazards, changes, or conditions at an airport or along a flight route that pilots need to be aware of.
METAR
A standardized format for reporting current weather conditions at an airport, including wind, visibility, clouds, temperature, and pressure. Updated every 30-60 minutes.